The passenger lists are digital copies of the original records. The earliest records are handwritten pages. Later records are usually handwritten on pre-printed pages. The records are arranged by the date of entry into port.

The passenger lists are digital copies of the original records. The earliest records are handwritten pages. Later records are usually handwritten on pre-printed pages. The records are arranged by the date of entry into port.

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This collection consists of lists of arrivals in New Orleans, Louisiana. It corresponds to two NARA publications:

For a list of records by dates currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//api.familysearch.org/records/collection/1916009/waypoints Browse].

The information was supplied by the immigrant or a traveling companion (usually a family member). Incorrect information was occasionally given, or mistakes may have been made when the clerk guessed at the spelling of foreign names.

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For a list of records by dates currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//api.familysearch.org/records/collection/1916009/waypoints Browse].

=== Citation for This Collection ===

=== Citation for This Collection ===

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The following citation refers to the original source of the data and images published on FamilySearch.org Historical Records. It may include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.

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Citations for individual image records are abailable for this collection. Browse through these images in this collection and click on, "Show Citation" box: [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/records/collection/1916009/waypoints Louisiana, New Orleans Passenger Lists, 1820-1945]

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<br> The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>

To begin your search it is helpful to know the full name of your ancestor and the approximate date of immigration. If you do not know this information, check the census records after 1900.

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*The approximate date of immigration

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If you do not know this information, check the census records after 1900.

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==== Search the Collection ====

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To search the collection by name fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person.

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If you did not find the person you were looking for, you may need to search the collection image by image. <br>⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br>⇒Select "Date Range" <br>⇒Select "Roll Number-Date Range" which takes you to the images

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Look at the images one by one. Again you will need to compare the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor.

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Be aware that with either search you may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. Keep in mind:

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*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

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*If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names.

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*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.

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Compare the information in the record to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct person. You may need to compare the information of more than one person to make this determination.

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For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips].

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When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family.

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==== Using the Information ====

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For example, you can use passenger lists to:

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When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. For example, you can use passenger lists to:

*Learn an immigrant’s place of origin

*Learn an immigrant’s place of origin

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*Find records in his or her country of origin such as emigrations, port records, or ship’s manifests

*Find records in his or her country of origin such as emigrations, port records, or ship’s manifests

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==== Tips to Keep in Mind ====

*If your ancestor had a common name, be sure to look at all the entries for a name before you decide which is correct.

*If your ancestor had a common name, be sure to look at all the entries for a name before you decide which is correct.

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*If your ancestor has an uncommon surname, you may want to obtain the passenger list of every person who shares your ancestor’s surname if they lived in the same county or nearby. You may not know how or if they are related, but the information could lead you to more information about your own ancestors.

*If your ancestor has an uncommon surname, you may want to obtain the passenger list of every person who shares your ancestor’s surname if they lived in the same county or nearby. You may not know how or if they are related, but the information could lead you to more information about your own ancestors.

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*Check for variant spellings of the name.

*Check for variant spellings of the name.

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*Search the passenger lists year by year.

*Search the passenger lists year by year.

*Search the indexes of other port cities.

*Search the indexes of other port cities.

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Arrival lists was used by legal authorities to gather personal information about immigrants prior to the person being allowed to live in the United States.

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The information was supplied by the immigrant or a traveling companion (usually a family member). Incorrect information was occasionally given, or mistakes may have been made when the clerk guessed at the spelling of foreign names.

== Known Issues with This Collection ==

== Known Issues with This Collection ==

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== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections ==

== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections ==

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Citations for individual image records are available for this collection. Browse through these images in this collection and click on, "Show Citation" box: [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/records/collection/1916009/waypoints Louisiana, New Orleans Passenger Lists, 1820-1945]

When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.

When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.

A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].

A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].

The passenger lists are digital copies of the original records. The earliest records are handwritten pages. Later records are usually handwritten on pre-printed pages. The records are arranged by the date of entry into port.

For a list of records by dates currently published in this collection, select the Browse.

Arrival lists was used by legal authorities to gather personal information about immigrants prior to the person being allowed to live in the United States.

The information was supplied by the immigrant or a traveling companion (usually a family member). Incorrect information was occasionally given, or mistakes may have been made when the clerk guessed at the spelling of foreign names.

The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.

Record Content

Passenger lists prior to 1906 generally include the following information:

Name

Date of arrival

Port of embarkation

Name of ship

Passenger lists after 1906 generally include the following information:

Name

Birth place

Age

Gender

Occupation

Nationality

Last permanent residence

Destination

Name and address of relative or friend

Port and date of entry

Name of ship

How to Use the Record

To begin your search it is helpful to know

The full name of your ancestor

The approximate date of immigration

If you do not know this information, check the census records after 1900.

Search the Collection

To search the collection by name fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person.

If you did not find the person you were looking for, you may need to search the collection image by image. ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select "Date Range" ⇒Select "Roll Number-Date Range" which takes you to the images

Look at the images one by one. Again you will need to compare the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor.

Be aware that with either search you may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. Keep in mind:

There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.

You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.

Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names.

Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.

Using the Information

When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. For example, you can use passenger lists to:

Learn an immigrant’s place of origin

Confirm their date of arrival

Learn foreign and “Americanized” names

Find records in his or her country of origin such as emigrations, port records, or ship’s manifests

Tips to Keep in Mind

If your ancestor had a common name, be sure to look at all the entries for a name before you decide which is correct.

Continue to search the passenger lists to identify siblings, parents, and other relatives in the same or other generations who may have immigrated at the same time.

If your ancestor has an uncommon surname, you may want to obtain the passenger list of every person who shares your ancestor’s surname if they lived in the same county or nearby. You may not know how or if they are related, but the information could lead you to more information about your own ancestors.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

Check for variant spellings of the name.

Look for an index. Records are often indexed by local historical and genealogical societies.

Search the passenger lists year by year.

Search the indexes of other port cities.

Known Issues with This Collection

For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached Wiki article. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to support@familysearch.org. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.

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When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.